NFC North News and Rumors

Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder developed a knee problem this week. As the team prepares to attempt to stretch its record to 4-1 against the Titans, Ponder’s knee is improving. “It didn’t bother him very much on Monday, but it was really sore

We continue this week's look at the first quarter of the 2012 season with Ron Jaworski's re-assessment of the quarterback rankings he originally published over the summer. You'll need an Insider subscription to see the entire list as it stands, but my E…

Thankfully, the Replacement Official Era of the NFL is over, but the officiating issue is not completely off our radar screen. Ed Hochuli graces the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy demonstrated his class la…

By the bye: Detroit Lions

Reviewing the Detroit Lions at their bye: Record: 1-3 Four-game capsule: The Lions opened the season with a signature fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the St. Louis Rams, but have fallen short in three subsequent attempts. Their offense has been neuter…

Jags remove some tarps for Sunday

Jags owner Shahid Khan eventually wants to remove all tarps from EverBank Field. He’ll start by removing some. Specifically, the tarps will be lifted from Section 403 for Sunday’s game against the Bears. “We’re pleased with demand for tickets fo

The AFC and NFC special teams players of the month for September have something in common: They’re return men who played against the Lions. Detroit’s dreadful kick coverage units gave up four return touchdowns in September, and two of the return men w

A cottage industry emerged last week among a small handful of contrarians who pandered to Seahawks fans by suggesting that the events that concluded the Monday night game between Green Bay and Seattle were handled correctly. That industry can now offici…

Blogger Blitz: Stacking wins vs. AFC South

If the NFC North is going to push for two or maybe three playoff spots this season, it's going to have to make some serious hay against its presumably less-competitive AFC South opponents. (At least, against the non-Houston Texans teams.) Week 5 would b…

Cowboys lacking home-field advantage

The Cowboys have a showplace of a stadium. They just don’t have a home-field advantage. The Cowboys are a meager 14-12 in Cowboys Stadium since it opened in 2009, and the Bears felt particularly at home Monday. “Big ups to all the Chicago fans in Dall

NFL32OT: Is Russell Wilson's Job in Jeopardy?

Oct 4

Episode 200: Suzy Kolber and Chris Mortensen discuss whether Russell Wilson should remain the starter in Seattle. Steve Young breaks down the Chiefs staying with Matt Cassel. The NFL32 crew discuss how Andrew Luck will fare against the Packers defens

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Countdown Daily Prediction: Titans-Vikings

Oct 4

The NFL Live crew makes their picks for Tennessee at Minnesota

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Countdown Daily Prediction: Bears-Jaguars

Oct 4

The NFL Live crew makes their picks for Chicago at Jacksonville

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Preview: Tennessee Titans vs. Minnesota Vikings

Oct 4

NFL Films previews the Week 5 matchup between the Tennessee Titans and the Minnesota Vikings.

Sports Columnists

After winning their first four games, the Arizona Cardinals' first loss ex…

Oct 4

After winning their first four games, the Arizona Cardinals' flaws, specifically on offense, were exposed.

Biggest NFL games of Week 5 -- John Clayton's First & 10

Oct 4

The NFC is the superior conference by far in 2012. That actually keeps more AFC teams in the playoff race, writes John Clayton.

The Sports Guy's Thursday NFL Pick

Oct 4

A reader named Mike in St. Louis sent me the following e-mail this week: "Simmons, football fans in St. Louis have suffered enough, compiling the wor...